Private sector added 63K jobs in February The professional and business services sector, which includes accounting and tax preparation along with other services, lost 30,000 jobs, ADP reported.
West Virginia, Nebraska adopt licensure changes West Virginia and Nebraska are the latest states to implement legislation creating alternative pathways to CPA licensure.
Intapp's Celeste AI aims to automate judgment-heavy tasks Celeste AI draws on a company's data set to autonomously perform complex workflows consistent with the firm's own best practices and compliance rules.
For the Top 100 Firms, 2026 is the year of the client Growth strategies at the largest firms in the country this year are revolving around identifying and finding the right clients, and serving them better.
SEC and PCAOB enforcement fall sharply Enforcement activity against accounting and auditing firms declined sharply last year under the second Trump administration, according to two new reports.
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AICPA Auditing Standards Board plans future projects The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board posted a work plan for 2026 through 2027 and a five-year strategic plan for 2026 through 2030.
Small businesses raised pay slightly in February Minimum wage increases in some states and localities helped boost payrolls a small amount in February at small businesses, according to Paychex.
Nevada implements licensure changes The Nevada legislature passed a regulation to create an additional pathway to CPA licensure, effective as of Feb. 27, 2026.
Stop payment fraud before it starts Without automated bank account verification in place, organizations leave themselves wide open to costly, damaging fraud schemes.
